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Chipotle has launched a their latest promotion where you can earn a free chipotle entree with purchase of another entree when you wear your favorite hockey jersey in store today February 21, 2020! They’ve had a similar offer in the past, and for even more great Chipotle deals, be sure to download and sign-up for Chipotle…

In today’s day and age, it’s common to arrive at airport and immediately fire open the Uber app. What else isn’t unusual, is to see that fares are surging especially late in the evening when it seems to be busiest. On a recent arrival into New York’s John F. Kennedy, I decided to open Uber…

Global Entry Suspended For New York Residents The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is closing the Global Entry program as well as other Trusted Traveler Programs in New York State in response to New York declaring itself as a sanctuary city with the “Green Light Law.” New York residents will no longer be eligible to…

Jet Blue Fare Sale From $59 Jet Blue is advertising a mid-winter sale with fares starting at $59. Check out this sale here. What Credit Card Should I Use? Make sure to use a card that will earn you bonus points on your airline purchase, like the The Platinum Card® from American Express which earns you 5X points for…

As an update: WHO declares global health emergency for Noval Coronavirus today. Airlines Canceling Flights To China As Late As March Airlines are canceling and cutting flights to China through as late as March as the Wuhan coronavirus continues to infect people especially in Beijing and Shanghai. As reported by Business Insider, Airlines around the world…

Have you flown this month and noticed extremely long upgrade lists on flights? January is notorious for long upgrade lists for First Class because there’s more elite members than anytime else during the year. Those who have you earned airline elite status last year still have it until the end of January. New elite members…

25% Off Doordash Promo Code Doordash is awesome! I use them all the time. If you haven’t tried Doordash yet, you can score a discount off your first order with my referral. Right now they are offering a new promotion code where you can get 25% off ($20 max discount.) 25OFF4U (maximum $20 discount) Looking for more ways…

Uber’s New LaGuardia Pickup Experience for UberX Rides Uber has announced they’re making changes at LaGuardia airport for UberX rides. You’ll now request an UberX in the app, however rather than be assigned a specific driver, you’ll receive a PIN code. You’ll then wait in a line where you’ll be given the next available driver.…

UberX More Expensive than UberBlack?! On a recent trip to LaGuardia airport, I decided to request an Uber and noticed that there was surge pricing from Manhattan to LaGuardia airport. However what was interesting was that it appears only UberX was surging, and UberBlack was the regular price, meaning that an UberBlack ride was actually…

Cheap Flights Between Mainland and Hawaii Looking to book to Hawaii? Check out these fares from Hawaiian Airlines from only $278 roundtrip. Book by 1/24/2020 to take advantage of these fares. What Credit Card Should I Use? Make sure to use a card that will earn you bonus points on your airline purchase, like the The Platinum…

Free Entrance National Parks Today! Looking for something fun to do today? Today in honor of MLK’s Birthday, you can take advantage of entrance fee-free day. National parks are America’s best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit…

Shake Shack has an offer for Buy One Burger, Get One Free (up to $6 maximum) via their app. If you are hungry for lunch or dinner, check this one out now through January 6, 2020! Use promotion code: THANKYOU19 Offer is available for one-time use only until 01/06/2020 at all participating Shake Shack locations on…

Recently Hyatt made an announcement sharing news Hyatt is expanding their ongoing alliance with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH). If you’ve ever wondered how to use points for hotel in Anguilla, this will be good news for you. Hyatt has been aggressively expanding their alliance this year. In fact, it was not long ago that Hyatt…

The TSA announced two new airlines would be participating in the TSA Pre-Check program which brings the total airlines to 73. The newest additions include Alitalia Airlines and Qantas Airways. We’ve written Why TSA PreCheck Lines Should be Shorter Now thanks to the “PreCheck is PreCheck Act of 2018”, which would ensure only travelers who are members of…

American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, which is running now through January 5, 2020, where you can earn up to 105,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles. American Airlines constantly offers promotions when purchasing miles, so I’m not the least surprised to see another one being offered. With this new offer if you wanted…

Here’s something you don’t expect to happen when you take a flight — getting stung by a scorpion. Earlier this week, an United Airlines passenger flying from San Francisco to Atlanta was stung by the arachnida. Per TMZ, A rep from United responded to the claim, saying, “After learning that one of our customers on…

World of Hyatt announced the newest MLife Las Vegas property, NoMad Las Vegas, will now be included in World of Hyatt’s reciprocal privileges including the ability of earning and redeeming World of Hyatt points. NoMad Las Vegas has 293 guest rooms and suites, situated on the top four floors of Park MGM, each with a…

Hurry Jet Blue Flash Fares From $20! Looking for great, last-minute fares to JetBlue destinations that could be gone in a flash? Check out #JetBlueFlashFares which are valid for selected flights, selected dates and selected routes starting at $20 one-way. Looking for super low fares to JetBlue destinations? You’re in luck! But, hurry, these will be…

It’s December, which means cardholders of the The Platinum Card® from American Express not only receive their monthly $15 in Uber credits, as this month they’ll get a $20 bonus for $35 in Uber Cash. How to use your Amex Benefit After adding your destination, tap on your payment method Select Uber Cash If you’re using ride…

Mileage runs are a great way to earn extra elite qualifying miles for airline elite status, especially at the end of the calendar year if you find yourself short on miles. There’s a couple ways to go about on how to find a good mileage run deal, so below is a rundown on the options…

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